NHL predictions and rankings - March 10, 2023


Connor McDavid is on pace for 154 points. It would be amazing to see him get over 150 points.

Predictions for the 2022-23 season

Teams have 20 or less games to play and the Bruins are almost already sure to win the President’s trophy. Eastern teams dominate and have together around an 85% probability of winning the Cup.

The race to the bottom now involves three teams: Ducks, Blue Jackets and Blackhawks. The Sharks are not too far.

Table 1: Predictions for end of season standings in the NHL

Power ranking

It’s the Bruins, then the Hurricanes, and then the rest. The Oilers are stronger than their standings suggest. They just beat the Bruins!

Table 2: Power ranking of NHL teams